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5. Pull off the sealing cover.
6. Unhook the bulb retaining spring.
7. Swing the retaining spring out andaway to free the headlight bulb.
8. Carefully remove the socket and bulb assembly by pulling it straight back.
9. Remove the headlight bulb from the socket.
10. Install the new socket and bulb
assembly in the reverse order of
removal.
NOTE
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally
touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
lUse the protective cover and carton
for the replacement bulb to dispose
of the old bulb promptly and out of
the reach of children.
lWhen reinstalling the sealing cover,
make sure
faces up.
Front fog light bulbsí
1. If you are changing the right Front foglight bulb, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the left,
and turn off the engine. If you are
changing the left Front fog light bulb,
turn the steering wheel to the right.
2. Turn the screws counterclockwise and remove them.
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3. Turn the center section of the plasticretainers counterclockwise and remove
them, then remove the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise, and carefully pull it
backward.
5. Disconnect the socket and bulb assembly from the electrical connector
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling it.
6. Install the new socket and bulbassembly in the reverse order of
removal.
NOTE
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally
touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
lUse the protective cover and carton
of the replacement bulb to dispose of
the old bulb promptly out of the
reach of children.
Front turn signal lights
1. If you are changing the right front turn
signal light bulb, start the engine, turn
the steering wheel all the way to the
left, and turn off the engine. If you are
changing the left front turn signal light
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the
right.
2. Turn the screws counterclockwise and remove them.
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3. Turn the center section of the plasticretainers counterclockwise and remove
them, then remove the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Parking lights
1. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it. 2. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Front side-marker lights
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
1. Slide the unit as shown in the figure to remove it.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
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3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signal
lights, Reverse lights
1. Pull the center section of the plasticretainers and remove them, then
remove the trunk end trim.
Removal
Installation
2. On the side the bulb is to be replaced, pull the center section of the plastic
retainers and remove them, then
remove the trunk side trim.
Removal
Installation
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Brake lights/Taillights Rear turn signal lights
Reverse lights
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
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qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light
1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the trim and
gently insert it in the overhead light as
shown in the figure, and then remove
the cover.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Trunk light
1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a softcloth to prevent damage to the trim and
gently insert it in the luggage
compartment light as shown in the
figure, and then remove the luggage
compartment light unit.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
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qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
Headlights High beam 65 H9 (H9)
Low beam
Halogen 55 H7 (H7)
Xenon fusion 35 D2S (D2S)
Front turn signal lights 21 WY21W (12W21W)
Parking lights 5 W5W (4CP)
Fog lights
í55 H11 (―)
Side-marker lights 5―(― )
High-mount brake light
*11 ―(― )
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (12W21W)
Brake lights/Taillights (Rear side-marker lights) 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (#7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W (4CP)
*1 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Interior light Light bulb Wattage
Overhead light 10
Trunk light 8
qTires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type
originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation
Pressure on page 8-30.
Standard tire Tire size Inflation pressure
205/50R16 87V 200 kPa (29 psi)
205/45R17 84W 200 kPa (29 psi)
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A
Accessory Socket .............................. 6-43
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-14
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-17
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-16
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-8
Opening the trunk lid with request
switch ......................................... 3-10
Operation range ............................ 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-14
Service ......................................... 3-6
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-26
Air Filter ............................................ 8-24
Antenna ............................................. 6-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7 Warning light ............................... 5-7
Appearance Care ............................... 8-48
Audio System ................................... 6-10 Audio control switch .................. 6-36
Audio set .................................... 6-19
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-10
Safety certification ..................... 6-38
Automatic Transmission Driving tips ................................ 5-18
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-13
Transmission ranges ................... 5-12
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-21
Maintenance ............................... 8-27
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Ignition key reminder ................. 5-50
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-50
Seat belt warning beep ............... 5-50
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-50
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6
After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-23
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-41
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-21
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-8
Parking brake ............................... 5-5
Warning light ............................... 5-6
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-35
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-15
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-15
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-23
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
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F
Fuses ................................................. 8-43Panel description ........................ 8-45
Replacement ............................... 8-43
G
Glove Box ............................... 6-41, 6-42
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-57
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-52
Flashing ...................................... 5-53
High-low beam .......................... 5-53
On reminder ............................... 5-52
Hood Release .................................... 3-38
Horn .................................................. 5-57
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-22
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-53
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-56
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-38 Cruise ......................................... 5-49
DSC OFF .................................... 5-49
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-48
Security ...................................... 5-48
Shift position .............................. 5-48
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-49
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-50
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-34
I
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-33
Interior Care ...................................... 8-54
Interior Lights ................................... 6-39
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-22
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-23
Keys .................................................. 3-22
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-54
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-35
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-52
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
M
Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-12
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-11
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transmission Operation ......... 5-9 Recommendations for shifting.... 5-10
Mesh Pocket ..................................... 6-42
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-61
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-62
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
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